Where is the WAHINI wreck located?

The WAHINI wreck is located at coordinates 8 13.8 S,129 49.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAHINI?

The seabed around the WAHINI lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

The WAHINI sank on Jan 1, 1950.

The wreck of the WAHINI was discovered in 1979.

The WAHINI was carrying personnel,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

The WAHINI is classified as a military vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wahini Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	8 13.8 S,129 49.9 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -8.230000 Longitude: 129.831667
Water Depth	20 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	WAHINI
Type	military vessel
Flag	NZ
Cargo	personnel,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jan 1, 1950
Bottom Texture	Coral
Original Detection Year	1979
Last Detection Year	1996
Original Source	unknown
Surveying Details	27.2.79 27.2.79 ST IN 081330S, 1295000E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3245. HH100/351/12 27.11.96 HH100/351/12 27.11.96 REMAINS OF WAHINI LIE IN 081348S, 1294954E [WGD]. WK IS NOW COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND ONLY A SMALL PORTION REMAINS EXPOSED. (V SKOGLIE). BR STD.. HH571/009/2009 16.2.09 HH571/009/2009 16.2.09 DELETE. (AUSTRALIAN NM 2/152/09) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1161/09.
Last Amended Date	Feb 16, 2009

LOST WHILE TRANSPORTING TROOPS AND WAR MATERIAL TO KOREA IN 1950. (V SKOGLIE).

COMPLETELY BROKEN ONLY SMALL PORTION EXPOSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 13.8 S,129 49.9 E

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